View the SQL Server instance name

This section is only relevant if you want to use an internal SQL Server instance.

XProtect Management Server Failover uses a hardcoded name for the SQL Server instance name MSSQLSERVER and, If the instance name differs, the configuration will fail.

You must check the SQL Server instance name on both nodes.

1. Open the Start menu, and enter services.msc to open Services.

2. Scroll down to SQL Server [Display name].

3. Right-click the service and select Properties. On the General tab, the value in the Service name field is the instance name.